Ride the Wind with Summon: Primal Garuda
Summon: Primal Garuda from the Universes Beyond: FINAL FANTASY set offers a unique blend of control and enhancement wrapped in a Saga enchantment creature. This Uncommon card unfolds over three chapters, each delivering an impact that balances offense and tactical support. Initially, its Aerial Blast deals 4 damage directly to a tapped creature, a reliable way to clear blockers or threaten key threats. Later, Slipstream boosts another creature’s power and grants flying, expanding your board presence with evasion for the turn.
As a 3/3 flying Saga Harpy, Primal Garuda fits smoothly into white-based decks that benefit from incremental value and midrange pressure. Its gradual build-up through lore counters mirrors the unfolding story of the legendary Garuda, giving players both flavor and function. Incorporate this card to capitalize on tempo swings and to keep your airspace firmly under control while adding a flavorful nod to Final Fantasy’s iconic summons.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{W}
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Card Type: Enchantment Creature
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Subtypes: Saga, Harpy
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Card Text / Rules Text: (As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I. Aerial Blast — This creature deals 4 damage to target tapped creature an opponent controls.
II. Slipstream — Another target creature you control gets +1/+0 and gains flying until end of turn.
III.
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Power / Toughness: 3/3
